Masters Of Harmony- This Is The Moment

The Masters of Harmony performing This Is The Moment in their acceptance package when they won the 1999 International Chorus Championship. MoH music director Jeff Oxley sings the solo.

[@Poopaloo55]

The most inspiring thing is that these guys have regular lives and do this for fun. Just listen to that vocal quality. There are so-called 'stars', making millions for performing computer enhanced rubbish, who aren't fit to be in the same room singers of this calibre.

[@worldsalike7298]

This song gives me goosebumps all over my body. No matter how many times I hear this song, it is still inspirational. The group as well as the composer are some of the greatest groups in the world. Great job. The heavens are praising you. God like voices.

[@samsinging81]

I love how these singers don't sing over each other, they sound like one voice. Seriously this is way better than 'pitch perfect' or 'glee', which is still great. This music needs to be appreciated by more people!

[@crazymelody18]

God, I am in a all treble choir, and I have the biggest range from a low D# to a high C (3 Octaves) and I so wish we had lower voices it would so amazing! This makes me happy! Amazing.

[@MoppsODrummonkey]

My dad was a member of the Phoenicians for about 20 years under Lou. I seem to recall there was another director towards the end but a lot of people left under him. I remember going to those rehearsals with him and wandering the halls while hearing them sing and then going to the shows at Grady Gammage and at 7 years old I could sit through and entire show mesmerized for almost the full 3 hours. My dad's almost 84 now and I'd love to find him a cd of the old Phoenicians.

[@Jugivadi]

The tenors are from another galaxy. They held that last note for 20 counts and it was in the stratosphere. Great song amazing performance.

[@msdwyer21889]

The OX is a beast. The is the best possible song to sing after winning an International Championship.

[@Kittamaru]

Thank you... for posting this. My grandfather and I were members of the Keystone Capital Chorus in Harrisburg Pennsylvania... he passed away two years ago, but this was one of the last songs our chorus did before I had to leave to go off to college... he always loved this song...

[@redfive2008]

It's a drum corps with voices. The same sort of dynamic range, from immense power to the gentlest whisper. Amazing.

[@cassiduvernay9762]

You can tell they are all enjoying the song and they're not only singing it with their mouth but their body is too MY OH MY they sound BEYOND AMAZING I AM IN AWE

[@shellywoore9647]

SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!! I get chills when I hear these men sing!!!!

[@suzannebenz8928]

So well done!

[@darrellpolka]

I approached Jeff Oxley after their winning performance to congratulate him, as I was a fellow competitor. The Acoustix were along side him and when I outstretched my hand to congratulate Jeff, he looked at me condescendingly, refused my handshake and walked right by me. Jason January immediately apologized to me for Jeff's actions. Speaks for itself...

[@NikoPorter]

Darrell Polka - really? That’s a shame

[@Bastoid]

Every man should feel proud watching this. Such talent! Well done guys!

[@beckycottrellbabazam3]

My dad sang barbershop too..😢 Incredible!

[@MikeMcGee]

All members of Metropolis and Gotcha! were active in the chorus. Nightlife also had at least three members and Revival had one or two. Can't remember is Sasine or Royce sang this year. Everyone thinks of Masters and the chorus' accomplishments but what gets un-noticed is the list of quality quartets produced from the MoH. This includes OC Times and now Masterpiece plus countless District Champions like High Fidelity.

[@BGPhilbin]

MOH represents the only "legacy" chorus to ever win consecutive International Chorus Championships after their first Gold. Also the only one to manage to continue to achieve championship level after a change in directorship.

[@guitarguru62]

it simply doesnt get any better than this...

[@johnpaddie]

I appreciate this reference explicitly. I actually stumbled across a barbershop video completely with drill from Westminster and another from the Ambassadors that started my appreciation for the activity. I'd done marching band and indoor drumline and almost drum corps for years, then saw that something like THIS could be. SO brilliant

[@tassiemetusela1919]

The conductor is to be commended. You people sound like you don't know choirs or accapella groups with your cynical comments. Music is meant to be felt and choirs often feed of the energy and 'feeling' of the conductor. I would love to have been led by this man. If any of you have been choir masters your would know the ecstatic feeling of being able to convey a message with the backing of an able and talented group such as this.

[@TylerPandaConley]

the director in this performance is Jeff Oxley, he's the bass for the quartet Max Q, i've had the honor of singing with him several times and a quick fact for the people who hate on him, He and Fred King both co-arranged this piece so Jeff has every right to perform a solo on the song he helped created, people dont do their research

[@MrBoybergs]

6 years later and I agree 100%. The rythm changes through this piece are bloody tricky and he conducts the ensemble with authority and passion. Great job and a fine performance by the whole choir.

[@MrBoybergs]

Tempo would have been a better choice than rythm btw

[@MiramichierA1]

As a teen (60 years ago) I thought the best powerful feeling in the world would be to be Leonard Bernstein raising that little stick and unleashing the New York Philharmonic! This sure pumped me up again today!

[@alonzochubb7061]

​@TylerPandaConley didn't he go on to create the group Acoustix?

[@EnnaSweety]

fantastic acappella..i love it..

[@MsPandora93]

Loved it. What a fabulous Chorus! Barbershop is Best!

[@GodAngelesdeDios]

Just..beautiful !!!!!

[@lesleywilbourne7823]

Wow that was amazing bravo. I have goosebumps ❤❤❤❤

[@sirgeks]

This is Excellent!!!

[@Jiffybob47]

beautiful...and with such feeling! it makes it so much more enjoyable when the singers get into it ^_^

[@triple423]

THIS IS MUSIC THIS IS THE REASON I HAVE A ACCOUNT LOVE THIS SO BEAUTIFUL JUST MADE MY DAY BRIGHTER

[@grumpydwarf167]

To mr polka. Had the same reaction at a vocal majority concert. Acoustic were there. We glad a inner circle meeting between afternoon and evening concert. My wife complemented Oxley on his voice and presentation and asked if he would give a brief concert at the inner circle..? He stuck his nose in the air and said absolutely...........not. And huffed off. We took our check home with us. We received an apology from Jim Clancy and son Greg..we have continued to. Make. Donations to VM, and attend all concert. Oxley is a fantastic performer, whose PR. Ability rivals that of Attila the Hun...

[@getdusty1]

Someone gave this a thumbs down?? I'd love to meet him!! What kind of human being would do such a thing. He (or she) must have been an alien from another planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petegrind]

Wow this is incredible.

[@BGPhilbin]

@COMALiteJ - Absolutely, The Vocal Majority qualifies as a Legacy Chorus, so does Louisville Thoroughbreds, Ambassadors of Harmony and Alexandria Harmonizers. Each of these choruses won silver on either their second or third attempt at the Gold. Masters has an unbroken record from their first Gold to their most recent.

[@antique9410]

It gets no better than this. Good song choice also.

[@ranhony]

Made me cry OMG!

[@johntafejian1333]

Wow. Great memory of watching MoH and dad in LA that year. Thanks Mike for posting it. John Tafejian

[@EXALTEDDIRT]

WOW! This is amazing; these guys sound like queen toward the end...

[@bradpeach9357]

fantastic.

[@samuelpaes415]

Fantastic!!!

[@francaeletto6823]

Bellissimi vi amo tutti❤❤❤❤

[@Niles4180]

Beautiful

[@guibox3]

Crapola. It's like Acoustix times 100. The hairs on my arms are raised high. What a powerful song!!

[@thatguyoverthere468]

This was amazing!

[@ReviewMarineProducts]

Wonderful rendition of a great number. Thanks.

[@johanbrand8601]

Fantastic!

[@GodAngelesdeDios]

Bellísimo ,Sublime ! thanks

[@crgeorge7958]

Brutal !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Barranquilla2013]

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[@65dirt]

When I first saw jef perform it was when Max Q sang " heres to the loosers" and Jeff had a line in that song that has rung true since. The line was " AND AN EGO HALF AS BIG AS MINE" how true how true

[@timmylead]

i can see the lead and bass from metropolis in there! lots of my idols in this chorus that year.

[@nailgun27]

solo is the base from the band Acoustix

[@swordmaster39]

singing faces are hilarious

[@papadonto8]

they are alumni of the group. They would never be let to sing if they forgot their costumes.

[@miaspencer7264]

This is beautiful but some of these stories I see here break my heart and soul…😢 💔 ❤️‍🩹

[@721rem]

that 2:16 moment was awesome!

[@crgeorge7958]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@timmylead]

and the lead and bari from gotcha! don't know if the others are in there somewhere i could only pick out a few.

[@brianhildebrandt5146]

Even with awful sound quality they sound great!

[@AntonyCurrington]

@timmylead Alan Gordon, bari of Gotcha directs when Jeff does his solo. Chris, the lead from Gotcha is in the front row next to Brian Philbin (Metropolis bass) about 2 places off the middle on stage right.

[@Poopaloo55]

@corook You're 21...start now! Join a chorus, hone your skills, form a quartet and have fun...you won't regret it!! I was your age when I began and I never looked back. Good luck!

[@OMGSTREETFIGHT]

jeff oxley as director.. beasty =]

[@getdusty1]

Oh, now we know who it was. Have a very nice day, my good friend!!

[@emjaylovin]

Wonderful chorus! Talented director! Jeff's talent is exceeded only by his arrogance.

[@TrevorBruger]

OMG ....

[@89Bruin]

Wow. Just wow. Anyone got any idea where I can get this arrangement? I'd love to do it with my group.

[@mckaylawilliams7689]

That base though...

[@firefox1484]

Anyone know where I can find the arrangement for this?

[@PaulDease]

Would love to know how to get this arrangement . . . any help anyone?

[@ImTheBatchMan]

Too bad there are more people who are in their thirties that like barbershop than there are teenagers. I think I'm the only person in my school of 2000+ that really appreciates it.

[@battleoneliac]

Fun fact: This song is from Jeykll and Hyde, the musical. : )

[@RalphPriessman]

They are members of a quartet that performed earlier an didn't have time to make the costume change before the chorus performance. It's not an infrequent occurrence.

[@gotchabari]

@largefella Yep... my debut! Only 16 measures, but whatever it takes! =)

[@jrb12487]

*grabs a box of tissues*

[@JoeWB]

@timmylead i recognise the guy on the right side of front row with the epic goatee, any idea?

[@largefella]

Is that Alan Gordon coming out to direct during Jeff's solo?

[@BGPhilbin]

Wow. Check out Shawn York with the stylin' blonde hair and all!

[@jibcraip]

Lol at Shawn Hair !!!

[@omnitrixbearer7364]

2:16

[@MOUTHTROMBONE]

AT 2:02, see that man with the 'stache...YEAHH!!!!

[@jaycee503]

That conductor is G

[@johnpaddie]

Get it, treble clef! 2:40-end

[@user-nf2lv6it3l]

good~ TT TT

[@gilthelead]

@Waterflame its because they are from nightlife..im guessing this is either the year they one or the year after they one...

[@grumpydwarf167]

To mr Philbin...check your records..Vocal Majority has 13 golds & some others...

[@MikeMcGee]

Philbin’s comments are over ten years old, so a lot has happened in that timespan.

[@WTREMMEL]

@nailgun27 the band? lol

[@samwilliams455]

I think it's the members of the Nightlife quartet.

[@Scott3843]

They sound amazing! (And I didn't know Al Gore could sing!)

[@eldiablo1000]

If you are referring to the big fella with the beard at 1:57, middle of the screen, that is my dad, and I can assure you he was a far better singer than Al Gore...lol, I love that he got some decent screentime in the video so I can come back and see him every so often...he passed away 8 years ago this month. :-/

[@rogerdotlee]

So I'm going to show myself to all the assembled masses just how serious my troglodytic tendancies extend to certain musical genre. Now this song strikes me as a show tune of one forn or another. Which show? Serious question (not that this makes any difference. :D )

[@hotyu3456]

i like the guy @ 0:33

[@Antilles1974]

That last chord needs about 4x more bass

[@TheProhetess]

share with me in the key of C the song is copywrite 1983 United States Library of Congress, title We Want Peace,

[@janetby17]

@rogerdotlee Jekyll and Hyde

[@miroslavzlatnik7198]

hrozne

[@floresen1]

This is the Face Lol !!! but its awesome....

[@TheOneWhoIs123456789]

i find it funny that they are singing a song that is from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a muscial...about a guy drinking a potion and killing people who he hates...

[@Derickbass]

nope A corps is a chorus with horns (hee hee) Both can be excellent vehicles, showing near perfection in disciplined music.

[@ESmolodezh1]

@Waterflame they could not afford the blue one :)

[@getdusty1]

...a Christ-like spirit.

[@fridaytn1975]

I thought it was AlGore.

[@eldiablo1000]

If you are referring to the big fella with the beard at 1:57, middle of the screen, that is my dad, and I can assure you he was a far better singer than Al Gore...lol, I love that he got some decent screentime in the video so I can come back and see him every so often...he passed away 8 years ago this month. :-/

[@BGPhilbin]

Oh, and all the members of Metropolis and Gotcha! are in the front row. You just have to look harder for James, Mike & Garry because they look a bit older now and Scott looks pretty much the same. Can't miss that fivehea... er, forehead...

[@trechan]

Don't remind me, poopaloo

[@hamelyn06]

This Is The Moment that you Failed!!!

[@Waterflame]

Is it sad that I spent the entire time watching this video and wondering why there were 3 guys in black suits, while everyone else was in white?